Sisley - F/W 2007/2008 Accessories collection

For the past couple of seasons Sisley has been focusing on perfecting top-quality accessories, well made and highly structured, emulating fine craftsmanship from times gone by. The collection for winter 2007/2008 is born of a classic concept, bon ton for her and dandy for him, resulting in highly creative and on trend results, a significant innovation on the general scene.

The main collection of bags is the jacquard all-over “S” motif, in shiny/matte fabric and high-gloss waxed material in basic colours. The designs also combine the jacquard with other materials – plain and croc stamped leather, suede, fur and rhinestone – for the handles, flaps, fastenings, buckles and pure decoration. The shapes are convex, rigid, average size, bowling bag, cylinder and case.

The ultra-classic messenger bag and the tote with two handles and a much longer shape are available in plain croc stamped leather. The models in tumbled leather are slightly squashier: hand or shoulder bags with metal chains and faux tortoiseshell. For him large bags and briefcases in canvas and split leather with a colonial feel.

The two different types of footwear for the season are either the ankle boot: flat, pointed, in plain leather, sueded and napped, for him and her, or the lace-up leather shoe for her, sueded and “stained” derby shoes for him.

Belts are must-have accessories for everyone. Studded, plaited, decorated with fake coins and dyed in the most classic of colours: black, white and brown. However the most eye catching are the double and triple styles with several buckles or those that run twice round the waist.

Hats off to the new berets with small visor and chain stitch decorations, and to the rethink on jockey caps in plaid bouclé and the warm caps in tricot and fur, like that of a Nordic explorer.